# Computing time requests Tier-1 - permanent call

**Funder:** FWO
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/all-calls/senior-researchersresearch-teams/vsc-computing-time/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to researchers at Flemish universities, Flemish SOCs, and Flemish public knowledge institutions. Applicants request Tier-1 compute time on the Flemish Supercomputer Center (VSC) infrastructure. Proposals must be submitted via the FWO e-loket; host institution must be based in Flanders.

## Summary

FWO Computing Time Requests Tier-1 offers continuous access to Flemish Supercomputer Center (VSC) infrastructure for researchers at eligible Flemish institutions. Researchers can request compute time at any point through the rolling submission process via the FWO e-loket. This is the entry-level tier for computational research in Flanders, with no fixed deadline.

## Who should apply

- Researchers employed at Flemish universities
- Staff at Flemish research institutions (SOCs and public knowledge institutions)
- Projects requiring moderate-scale high-performance computing
- Applicants based in or hosted by institutions in Flanders, Belgium

## Key dates

- Permanent rolling call, submit proposals via FWO e-loket at any time
- No fixed deadline; continuous intake and evaluation

## Tips for applicants

- Tier-1 is the entry level; clearly scope your compute requirements to match this tier's capacity rather than overstating needs.
- Submit via the FWO e-loket portal; ensure your host institution is officially registered as a Flemish eligible entity before applying.
- Justify the computational approach and resource allocation in your proposal, reviewers assess feasibility relative to the scope of work.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is FWO Computing Time Tier-1?

Tier-1 is the entry-level compute-time allocation from FWO for access to VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center) infrastructure, available to eligible researchers at Flemish institutions.

### Who can apply for FWO Computing Time Tier-1?

Researchers employed at Flemish universities, Flemish research organisations (SOCs), and public knowledge institutions based in Flanders are eligible.

### Is there a deadline for FWO Computing Time Tier-1?

No, this is a permanent rolling call, researchers can submit proposals via the FWO e-loket at any time without a fixed submission deadline.

### How do I apply for FWO Computing Time Tier-1?

Applications are submitted through the FWO e-loket online portal; your host institution must be registered as an eligible Flemish entity.

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